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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1941

Page

7

Reds Dodgers Clash At Ebbets Field In Sunday Tilt

Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers collide at Ebbets Field with the Dodgers riding a six game win streak while the Reds look to rebound after a rough stretch. Derringer or Thompson opposes Whit Wyatt as Pittsburgh notes and World Series chatter color the scene in Flatbush.

Brooklyn Casey Jones Cincinnati Reds Brooklyn Dodgers Ebbets Field Dodgers Reds Cincinnati Flatbush Larry MacPhail Paul Derringer Junior Thompson McKechnie Whitlow Wyatt Wyatt Derringer Pittsburgh Elbie Fletcher Deb Garris Pirate Bucky Walters Red Walters

Bonura Pounds Ball in AA

Affable Zeke Bonura remains in good hitting form as he drives the Minneapolis Millers in the American Association. He collected three hits including two doubles in six at bats as the Millers beat Indianapolis 7 1. He also helped in a 4 4 tie in the Sabbath nightcap. Louisville split a twin bill with St Paul 7 5 and 8 3. Milwaukee and Toledo each won one game in their doubleheader.

Associated Press Zeke Bonura Zeke Minneapolis American Association Chicago Cubs Millers Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Louisville St. Paul Milwaukee Toledo The Hens

Women bowlers invited to seven-city pin tourney

Women bowling teams from Athens Nelsonville Grouster Crooksville Marietta Gallipolis and New Straitville will compete in a five-woman team doubles and singles event starting tonight at the Sports and Recreation drives in Athens. No handicaps. event runs all week with Mrs Maureen Wilson in charge.

Athens Nelsonville Grouster Crooksville Marietta Gallipolis New Straitaville Maureen Wilson

Intersectional clashes spark MLB action this week

Major league teams prepare for first crossover duels as the Reds and Dodgers renew hostilities in Brooklyn signaling a weekend of high drama. Cincinnati rides a surge to league lead while St Louis seizes a brief top spot, with Cardinals and Cubs fueling the NL race at the Polo Grounds.

Judson Bailey Cleveland Indians St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Cincinnati Reds Dodgers Giants Hugh Casey Cardinals Polo Grounds Chicago Cubs St. Louis Chicago John Mize

Standings Snapshot from Early Baseball League Night

A fragmented standings page shows multiple matchups and scores with teams like Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, St Louis, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, Boston, Kansas City, Columbus, Milwaukee, Toledo, Louisville, St Paul, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis. A rain post poned game and a game end call at the eighth inning with darkness are noted.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Soognign New York Louis Chicago Jam Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Boston Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Louisville St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis St. Ee Ewanwees York Peoreg Chica Washington Omene

Romans Take Second at Wesleyan Relay Meet

The Romans finished second to Xenia O. S. & So. at the Tenth Annual Wesleyan Relays at Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware. 1033 boys from 77 schools competed. Rome claimed first in pole vault and mile relay, placed thirds in 880 relay and 2 mile relay, and fourth in shot put. The mile relay set a 3 40.8 record, besting Upper Arlington by over a second. Darnell Carsey and Frisby led a 32 ft pole vault effort, Frisby tying for first in the event with 11 ft 2 in. Trophy honors went to the second-place relay winner and pole vault teams.

Stewart Rome Wesleyan Delaware Ohio Wesleyan Xenia O. S S. O Stephenson Maxwell Frisby McCune Upper Arlington Darnell Carsey Donald Frisby Pitzer

League Leaders: 1940s erratic stat list

Batting Travis Washington leads with 588 at bats while DiMaggio of New York tops runs and hits with 18 and 22. Doerr of Boston drives in 20 with Lavagetto of Brooklyn high in hits, and Walker of Cleveland edges triples.

Travis Washington DiMaggio New York Doerr Boston Walker Cleveland Fox Iandem Dietrich Chicago Brooklyn Lavagetto Brook Camilli Eee Moore Lu Oor Frey Cincinnati Casey

Calls For Expert Care At Indiana University

The text highlights extensive support at Indiana University with emphasis on coach Billy Hayes and his work along the cinder paths, indicating a focus on athletic training and facilities improvements.

Indiana University Billy ‘Hayes

Chicago sophs slick for baseball berths on squad

Five University of Chicago sophomores outperformed regulars to win spots on the spring baseball squad.

Chicago Sophs University of Chicago

Indians Win Again Despite Weak Hitting

Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller earned his third win as the Indians beat Detroit 2 to 1. Healty batting was scarce with only Heath's homer and a few singles accounting for Cleveland's runs. Rowe held Cleveland to five hits, while Feller walked three and struck out five. Attendance reached 31,728 as Cleveland opened its nest invasion with Philadelphia to follow.

Washington Senators New York Yankees Cleveland Schoolboy Rowe Tigers Rod Feller Steve Sandra Senators Yanks Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Brownies Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Indians Redskins Bob Feller Indians Detroit al Milnar Bengals Hal Newhouser Cleveland Bats Jeff Heath Hal Trosky Tribe Hal Gerry Walker Ray Mack Frankie Croucher Charley Gehringer Feller Philadelphia Athletics Boston Washington New York al Smith Jim Bagby Croucher Ge Gehringer McCosky Greenberg York Higgins Bet Stainback Tebbetts, c Caoceascasen TONE Wdieamwasees Cleveland AB POA Weatherly Boudreau Wainer, If Campbell Keltmer Rowe Peters Samnee Gehringer Heath Walker Josky Tebbetts Mack Pipgras Geise Passarella

Radcliff Social And Personal Highlights

Raymond Barnes spent Tuesday to Saturday with sister Mrs. R. E. Queen at Horner West Virginia. They were joined home by Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Queen and daughter Karen who returned Sunday. Mrs Alene Head missed three school days due to mumps. A mumps and measles epidemic lowered area attendance. Mr and Mrs F O McLaughlin of McArthur visited his mother Mrs W J Beckley Sunday. Mrs J B Cooper went to Sheltering Arms Hospital for obstetrics Saturday and returned Monday. Born April 20 to Mr and Mrs Alva Pendleton a son named Leland Lloyd. Mr and Mrs C H Stover of Walbridge visiting brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs J W Sanford. Warren Lowe Sr is ill and absent from school. Mrs Ola Napper and Grace Rutoski with children Joseph Jr Josephine of Minerton visited the William Napper family Sunday. Winton Township Garden Club met with Celia Hensler Tuesday with 28 members. refreshments served. Daphne McLaughlin read on birds. Gladys Pierce gave garden tips for April. Next meeting May 6 with Mrs Helen McGhee and Mrs William Nappen and son Howard, from Hawks house.

W. J. Beckley J. B. Cooper Sheltering Arms Hospital Alva Pendleton Ada Potts Leland Lloyd C. H. Stover Walbridge J. W. Sanford Warren Lowe Sjr Ola Napper Grace Rutoski Joseph, Jr Josephine Minerton William Napper Winton Township Helen McGhee William Nappen Howard, Apent Arthur McGinniss Hawks House

Shaw and Mays clash anew at Indianapolis 500 May 30

Wilbur Shaw and Rex Mays renew their heated duel at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the 500 mile race on May 30. Shaw seeks a fourth win, joining Lou Meyer as a four time winner, while Mays aims to finally beat Shaw after last year’s rain halted their final showdown. Both drivers promise fierce efforts for the prize and glory.

Shaw Mays Indianapolis Wilbur Shaw Rex Mays Indianapolis Motor Speedway California Qe Fovil Sor Lou Meyer Ays Dan

Bobcats Face Back-To-Back Home Games This Week

Ohio University hosts Ohio Wesleyan tomorrow and Cincinnati on Saturday in a weekend baseball schedule. Coach Don Peden relies on pitcher Jack Miakar to anchor the rotation while evaluating tweak in batting order and field play as the team seeks its first strong stretch of the season.

Ohio University Bobcat Bobcats Ohio Wyan Wesleyan Craig Freddie Greiner Peden Miami Howard Collins Jack Silvey Bears Frank Wilton Wayne Fleck Fleck Silvey Minkar Ray Farroni Ray Sam Huston Farroni

May 5 Announcement Looms for Budge Bellwether

This sports roundup notes Don Budge will reveal a forthcoming major statement on May 5 via a secretary. It catalogs betting shifts after Market Wise wins the Wood Memorial, outlining price changes in Derby futures, plus multiple boxing, track, and golf chatter involving names like Montgomery, Peters, Cama rata, De John, Padon, Delaney, Blazis, Melodist, and others. It also mentions Notre Dame, Georgetown, and Drake Relays, and references figures such as Jerry Priddy and Joe McCarthy in a broad sports column flavor.

New Notre Dame Jim Delaney Penn Georgetown al Blazis Drake

Bay Meadows to Green Pastures Rename Referred by Guest Star

Louisville Times reports guest star B M Atkinson Jr claims Bay Meadows will be renamed Green Pastures after another colossal daily double. The remarks reflect a playful, speculative take on a sports wagering scene at the racetrack.

B. M. Atkinson, Jr Louisville Times Bay Meadows

Indiana University Baseball Player Sees New Roles

Bob Dro played first base as a sophomore for Indiana University. Last season he roamed the outfield and this year will share catching duties as the team adjusts positions. The Western League is noted for larger population disparities with Den Ever at 318,415 and Norfolk Neb at 10,427.

Bob Dro Indiana University New Western League Den Norfolk Neb

Leads Change In Pin Meet At Ohio Bowling Tournament

Dayton report notes new pace setters during the semi final weekend of the Ohio State bowling tournament. Roy Rice of Cleveland led Class A singles with 727 while B Gardner of Toledo had 706. In Class B doubles Arnold Zimm erman and Mike Redelle of Dayton posted 1293, topping M Weaver and E B Conaway of Columbus by 21. Other shifts saw Cc Graham W White Akron four th Class B doubles 1254, C Sharrock Bucyrus third Class A singles 699, and L Decressi Akron second in Class B all events with 1851. Only one of six Wisconsin varsity crew members returned to school.

Dayton Ohio

Drawings Set for Vinton County Tourney and Track Meet

The Vinton County Athletic Association held drawings for the baseball tournament with five schools, noting Wilkesville will not compete. McArthur draws Zaleski, Vinton Rural gets a bye, and Hamden faces Allensville May 1. Track meet rules and trophies adopted. Zaleski favored to win both trophies.

Radcliff Vinton Vinton County Athletic Association Arthur George McArthur Earl Brenning Ray and Heinlein Hamden John W. McGhee Vinton Rural George Zaleski Richland Wilkesville

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